My 4.5 month 75gal Reef. Ideas are welcomed!
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n_sarno
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I would get a neon orange and or a neon green fungia.. they look REALLY nice under actinic lighting.. I have a neon orange and its one of my favorite corals!
fishieness
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i woudl love to get a fungia....
i hope that brain makes a good recovery. besidse that, everything is looking great!
i hope that brain makes a good recovery. besidse that, everything is looking great!
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n_sarno
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Why, whats wrong w/ your brain coral. They have a peice JUST like that at my LFS that i want to get.. a nice pinkish color with white.. very nice.
fishieness
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Originally Posted by N_Sarno
Why, whats wrong w/ your brain coral. They have a peice JUST like that at my LFS that i want to get.. a nice pinkish color with white.. very nice.
it is unhealthy and an unhealthy looking pinkish-white. notice how it is shrivled and there is even white underneith it and some on the top. if i had a pic availible id show you one of mine its a deep red all the way around.
Why, whats wrong w/ your brain coral. They have a peice JUST like that at my LFS that i want to get.. a nice pinkish color with white.. very nice.
it is unhealthy and an unhealthy looking pinkish-white. notice how it is shrivled and there is even white underneith it and some on the top. if i had a pic availible id show you one of mine its a deep red all the way around.
milomlo
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Now I have seen lots of brains that are curved like that. That means they are sick? I almost bought one that looks exactly like this one. Which store in Houston did you get this from? I live in Houston and am wondering if it is the one I wanted.
I really like the pinkish looking color. Are you saying they aren't suppose to be this color?
I really like the pinkish looking color. Are you saying they aren't suppose to be this color?
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scriggle
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I think there is a red open brain, and a pink open brain. 2 different species. at least thats what the docs r sayin
fishieness
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Originally Posted by milomlo
Now I have seen lots of brains that are curved like that. That means they are sick? I almost bought one that looks exactly like this one. Which store in Houston did you get this from? I live in Houston and am wondering if it is the one I wanted.
I really like the pinkish looking color. Are you saying they aren't suppose to be this color?
naw, they all are curved. but look at the flesh it looks very shrivled up. it will appear to have some wrinkles, but those ones are very large and it isnt very extended. and they do have pinkish ones, but look underneith the brain. it is all white indicating that the brain shouldnt have so much white. mine is red all the way around. it just loosk bleeched. To me anyways.
Now I have seen lots of brains that are curved like that. That means they are sick? I almost bought one that looks exactly like this one. Which store in Houston did you get this from? I live in Houston and am wondering if it is the one I wanted.
I really like the pinkish looking color. Are you saying they aren't suppose to be this color?
naw, they all are curved. but look at the flesh it looks very shrivled up. it will appear to have some wrinkles, but those ones are very large and it isnt very extended. and they do have pinkish ones, but look underneith the brain. it is all white indicating that the brain shouldnt have so much white. mine is red all the way around. it just loosk bleeched. To me anyways.
the_buzz_m
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Originally Posted by milomlo
Now I have seen lots of brains that are curved like that. That means they are sick? I almost bought one that looks exactly like this one. Which store in Houston did you get this from? I live in Houston and am wondering if it is the one I wanted.
I really like the pinkish looking color. Are you saying they aren't suppose to be this color?
Sorry for the delay, I've been gone all weekend. Anyway, I purchased this one from Global Fish and Pets. They had some nice setups in there. I also went to Aquarium World.. They had a nice place too, but nothing on the coral side really jumped out at me. The Large tank was cool to see, though I wish they had live corals in there instead of all those fake ones.
Are there any other nice places to go in Houston, since I will probably be going back in a couple of months..my little girl loves the zoo there and the 'Stros will be starting soon.
the_buzz_man
Now I have seen lots of brains that are curved like that. That means they are sick? I almost bought one that looks exactly like this one. Which store in Houston did you get this from? I live in Houston and am wondering if it is the one I wanted.
I really like the pinkish looking color. Are you saying they aren't suppose to be this color?
Sorry for the delay, I've been gone all weekend. Anyway, I purchased this one from Global Fish and Pets. They had some nice setups in there. I also went to Aquarium World.. They had a nice place too, but nothing on the coral side really jumped out at me. The Large tank was cool to see, though I wish they had live corals in there instead of all those fake ones.
Are there any other nice places to go in Houston, since I will probably be going back in a couple of months..my little girl loves the zoo there and the 'Stros will be starting soon.
the_buzz_man
the_buzz_m
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I have a question about the brain. Do I have it placed correctly in the tank? Right now, I just have it settled into the sand. I wasn't sure if it should be up more or not. Should it be in an area to get more lighting?
Thanks for the info!!
the_buzz_man
Thanks for the info!!
the_buzz_man
fishieness
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Originally Posted by the_buzz_m
I have a question about the brain. Do I have it placed correctly in the tank? Right now, I just have it settled into the sand. I wasn't sure if it should be up more or not. Should it be in an area to get more lighting?
Thanks for the info!!
the_buzz_man
it will tell you. your looks like it could do better. did you jsut get it? what lighting was it at at the LFS? what lighting do you ahve it under and how deep is your tank? you can adjust it, if that was the original problem it could help, but just make sure you do it slowly.
I have a question about the brain. Do I have it placed correctly in the tank? Right now, I just have it settled into the sand. I wasn't sure if it should be up more or not. Should it be in an area to get more lighting?
Thanks for the info!!
the_buzz_man
it will tell you. your looks like it could do better. did you jsut get it? what lighting was it at at the LFS? what lighting do you ahve it under and how deep is your tank? you can adjust it, if that was the original problem it could help, but just make sure you do it slowly.
milomlo
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Originally Posted by the_buzz_m
Sorry for the delay, I've been gone all weekend. Anyway, I purchased this one from Global Fish and Pets. They had some nice setups in there. I also went to Aquarium World.. They had a nice place too, but nothing on the coral side really jumped out at me. The Large tank was cool to see, though I wish they had live corals in there instead of all those fake ones.
Are there any other nice places to go in Houston, since I will probably be going back in a couple of months..my little girl loves the zoo there and the 'Stros will be starting soon.
the_buzz_man
The brain like that I saw was at Aquarium World. I usually go to Village Tropical. They are nothing as big an fancy as Aquarium World, but they have a nice selection of corals and fish and a good price. I find AW pricey. Village Tropical is off Shepard and 59
Sorry for the delay, I've been gone all weekend. Anyway, I purchased this one from Global Fish and Pets. They had some nice setups in there. I also went to Aquarium World.. They had a nice place too, but nothing on the coral side really jumped out at me. The Large tank was cool to see, though I wish they had live corals in there instead of all those fake ones.
Are there any other nice places to go in Houston, since I will probably be going back in a couple of months..my little girl loves the zoo there and the 'Stros will be starting soon.
the_buzz_man
The brain like that I saw was at Aquarium World. I usually go to Village Tropical. They are nothing as big an fancy as Aquarium World, but they have a nice selection of corals and fish and a good price. I find AW pricey. Village Tropical is off Shepard and 59
the_buzz_m
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Originally Posted by milomlo
The brain like that I saw was at Aquarium World. I usually go to Village Tropical. They are nothing as big an fancy as Aquarium World, but they have a nice selection of corals and fish and a good price. I find AW pricey. Village Tropical is off Shepard and 59
Thanks for the info...next time I go, I will try to stop by. You are right about AW, they are a little pricey.
the_buzz_man
The brain like that I saw was at Aquarium World. I usually go to Village Tropical. They are nothing as big an fancy as Aquarium World, but they have a nice selection of corals and fish and a good price. I find AW pricey. Village Tropical is off Shepard and 59
Thanks for the info...next time I go, I will try to stop by. You are right about AW, they are a little pricey.
the_buzz_man
the_buzz_m
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Originally Posted by fishieness
it will tell you. your looks like it could do better. did you jsut get it? what lighting was it at at the LFS? what lighting do you ahve it under and how deep is your tank? you can adjust it, if that was the original problem it could help, but just make sure you do it slowly.
-The pic was taken two days after putting the coral in the tank, so it was still new.
-I am not sure of the lighting at the LSF. I don't remember because I looked at so many the two days I was there.
-As for my lighting, it is a single 10,000K 150 MH bulb as well as a pair of Actinic 65w dual light bulbs. I don't know much about lighting equipment, I just read that off the bulbs.
-My tank is 24 inches deep with about 2 inches of sand in it. I do have the coral out in the open to where no shade is cast over it and it gets current.
Can anyone give me some advise on what is the proper feeding of the open brains. I was told to feed it a small piece of shrimp/kreel once a week. When I fed it tonight, it took it so fast that I barely had time to get my camera and catch a pic of it. I went ahead and gave it another piece, and it disappeared just as fast.
I appreciate all the help and input.
the_buzz_man
it will tell you. your looks like it could do better. did you jsut get it? what lighting was it at at the LFS? what lighting do you ahve it under and how deep is your tank? you can adjust it, if that was the original problem it could help, but just make sure you do it slowly.
-The pic was taken two days after putting the coral in the tank, so it was still new.
-I am not sure of the lighting at the LSF. I don't remember because I looked at so many the two days I was there.
-As for my lighting, it is a single 10,000K 150 MH bulb as well as a pair of Actinic 65w dual light bulbs. I don't know much about lighting equipment, I just read that off the bulbs.
-My tank is 24 inches deep with about 2 inches of sand in it. I do have the coral out in the open to where no shade is cast over it and it gets current.
Can anyone give me some advise on what is the proper feeding of the open brains. I was told to feed it a small piece of shrimp/kreel once a week. When I fed it tonight, it took it so fast that I barely had time to get my camera and catch a pic of it. I went ahead and gave it another piece, and it disappeared just as fast.
I appreciate all the help and input.
the_buzz_man
fishieness
Active Member
that should be enough lighting to make the brain come back. it would better if it were right under the halide too.
as far as feeding: with proper lighting, it isnt NECESSARY but it could help. as fara s how often, once a week shold be okay. just dont do it too often where it will spoil your water. and anything saltwater, raw, and meaty is good.
as far as feeding: with proper lighting, it isnt NECESSARY but it could help. as fara s how often, once a week shold be okay. just dont do it too often where it will spoil your water. and anything saltwater, raw, and meaty is good.
damselsrck
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I love your rockwork! :cheer:
diablo
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Originally Posted by wax32
Looking good.
That brittle star won't grow, that's how big they get.
actually I am growing them in my fuge now for about 6 months that ive noticed and just saw one the other day that had the black banded markings and was 4 times the size of the other ones. and thats the biggest one ive seen in my fuge the rest are growing as well but that one colored up.
Looking good.
That brittle star won't grow, that's how big they get.
actually I am growing them in my fuge now for about 6 months that ive noticed and just saw one the other day that had the black banded markings and was 4 times the size of the other ones. and thats the biggest one ive seen in my fuge the rest are growing as well but that one colored up.
keith burn
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Originally Posted by the_buzz_m
Thanks for the info...next time I go, I will try to stop by. You are right about AW, they are a little pricey.
the_buzz_man
I like plant fish stellalink at 610 Tony is a lot of help, can get almost
any thang you like.
Thanks for the info...next time I go, I will try to stop by. You are right about AW, they are a little pricey.
the_buzz_man
I like plant fish stellalink at 610 Tony is a lot of help, can get almost